Poland leads the European office furniture and shop furniture employment share at 18.49%, reflecting a healthy 2.18% increase in 2023. Germany trails closely at 17.48%, yet shows a slight decline of 0.62%. Italy and the Netherlands experienced growth at 2.05% and 0.74%, respectively. The United Kingdom and France witnessed declines, particularly France with a 4.12% decrease. Notably, Lithuania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Malta recorded robust growth at 4.86%, 7.18%, and 11.84%, respectively. Contrarily, Spain and Bulgaria saw significant reductions at 5.34% and 4.91%, respectively.
Future trends to monitor involve continued growth in Eastern European countries like Poland, Lithuania, and Romania due to cost advantages and increased production. Western European countries might focus on innovation and specialization to combat employment declines as firms adjust to new demand dynamics and potential automation initiatives.
Top countries in Office Furniture and Shop Furniture Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 18.49 | 2023 | +2.76% | +2.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.48 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.98 | 2023 | +1.57% | +2.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.75 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.74 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.54 | 2023 | -3.75% | -4.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.21 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.45 | 2023 | -8.98% | -5.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.83 | 2023 | -0.15% | -1.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 2.34 | 2023 | +3.94% | +4.86% | View data |
